Saturday, December 10, 2005
` Saturday, December 10, 2005
I think I've raved enough about the merits of shopping in Odaiba because of the affordability and variety. For those who have yet to pay a visit, there's the boon of travelling into the city via the high-tech Yurikamone line that allows a bird's eye view of the southern part of Tokyo city with its high-tech skyscraper buildings (eg. Shiodome), upmarket residential areas and the lovely waters of the sea. There're also kitschy tourist attractions like the (male) Statue of Liberty, Rainbow bridge, Tokyo TV Tower and lovers-friendly giant Ferris Wheel, just to name a few.
The infamous replica of the Statue of Liberty, except that if you go nearer you'll notice a 4-day stubble.
The Tokyo TV Tower which is designed in a futuristic setting. There are regular studio tours available for those curious for a peek into the studios.
Tokyo has a little Hong Kong and it's found on the last floor of Decks Tokyo. Replicated down to the neon signboards and crummy sidewalks, you'll be spoilt for eating choices when overdosed on sushi.
Looking like the Manhattan Upper Westside, these are pictures of shops along the first floor of Aqua City which houses international labels like Gap, Coca Cola, Lacoste, Toys 'R' Us and HMV.